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Northland Community & Technical College

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Program Details

Welding Technology Diploma

Program Overview

Forge your future by mastering the craft of welding and metal fabrication.

Northland’s Welding Technology Diploma program can be completed in just one year, giving you the skills and confidence to start your career fast. You’ll build expertise in a wide range of welding processes while developing a strong understanding of metal properties, fabrication techniques, and safety standards. Through immersive lab-based instruction, you’ll learn to join different types of metal using arc and gas welding methods, refine your hand skills, and operate industry-relevant equipment. This program prepares you for high-demand careers in manufacturing, construction, and repair—or even to launch your own welding business.

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Program Details

Degree Type: Diploma

Credits: 32

Est. Time to Complete: 1 year

Format: Face-to-face

Location: East Grand Forks

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Career Outlook

Launch your career in Welding Technology.

Skilled welders are essential across multiple industries, and demand remains strong nationwide. Explore career paths, salary potential, and industry trends that make this field an exciting choice for your future.

Where Welding Tech Grads Work

Graduates can find year-round employment in:

  • Industrial and Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers
  • Manufacturing and Production Facilities
  • Construction and Structural Steel Companies
  • Repair and Maintenance Shops
  • Marine and Offshore Industries
  • Shipbuilding and Aerospace Industries

Career Paths & Specializations

Start as a welder and advance into specialized roles or leadership positions. Common paths include:

  • Fabrication Welder – Build and assemble metal structures
  • Pipe Welder – Work on pipelines and industrial systems
  • Structural Welder – Focus on bridges, buildings, and heavy frameworks
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Oversee quality and compliance
  • Robotic Welding Technician – Operate and maintain automated welding systems

Entrepreneurship is also an option—many welders start their own businesses.

Industry Outlook: High Demand Across All Sectors

The employment outlook for welding graduates is very strong. Skilled welders are in high demand due to:

  • Infrastructure projects – Roads, bridges, and public works
  • Industrial growth – Expansion of manufacturing and production facilities
  • Workforce replacement – Retiring welders create new openings
  • Emerging technologies – Robotic welding and advanced fabrication

These factors make welding a future-ready career with opportunities across multiple industries.

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